Who Are the Most Terrifying Figures in Fantasy Fiction and Films?

In partnership with the new fiction publishing platform Liberty Island, PJ Lifestyle is going to begin promoting and co-hosting a series of debates and discussions about popular culture. The goal is to figure out what works and what doesn’t so that in the future we can promote and create better fiction and culture of our own. These are public brainstorming sessions for writers and culture advocates interested in developing a more vibrant popular culture. You’re invited to submit your answers to any of these questions — or a related one of your own! — that interests you:

Seriously, I'd say The Screwtape Letters, which defines the mechanics of evil, told as advice from a senior demon to a junior demon on how to corrupt people and, upon successful corruption, devour their souls. Thematically there's not much dif between devouring a soul and "owning" someone; when someone is owned, the owner is, in a sense, devouring that person's life. Seeing it spelled out like that lets you recognize that kind of life-devouring evil when you see it in the real world -- and motivates you to fight against it. Result: Fighting for freedom.